Faye Manger Counseling Department
Our clinical staff offers expert guidance and mental health support to our community’s children, teens, adults, seniors, and families. We also host support groups addressing a broad spectrum of issues – including grief and loss, caregiving, and loss of vision. Our goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care tailored to each client’s needs, values, and traditions. We offer convenient scheduling options, both in-person and via telehealth. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. For those without insurance, we offer sliding scale fees based on income.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
JFCS offers compassionate mental health support for adults, seniors, couples, and families who are coping with emotional challenges or psychological disorders. Our clinicians use a variety of modalities to help clients address anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction recovery, grief, chronic illness, job-related issues, sexual and gender identity concerns, and other life stressors. Counseling can also provide a space where couples and families can learn techniques for building trust, more effective communication, and problem solving. Tell Me More
CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
JFCS provides therapeutic support to children and teens starting at three years old. Our licensed therapists use cognitive behavioral interventions, play therapy, family counseling, parent education, and coping skill development to help young clients thrive. Tell Me More
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
JFCS offers medication management services, in conjunction with mental health counseling, through our licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric medication management is the process of working with a practitioner to ensure that your psychiatric medications are effective and safe. This may include changing doses, switching medications, or adding new drugs. Tell Me More
SUPPORT GROUPS
Support group participants build new coping skills and find camaraderie from others who have experienced similar life challenges. Facilitated by experienced JFCS staff, our groups are designed to ensure productive conversations while offering practical information and resources to navigate the road ahead. Topics include grief and loss, caregiving, loss of vision, LGBTQ+ concerns, and more. To learn more, please complete a Request Service E-Form and a member of our counseling staff will reach out to you. Tell Me More
PROJECT SARAH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Our Project SARAH (Stop Abusive Relationships at Home) domestic violence program supports survivors and their families throughout South Jersey. We provide compassionate, confidential services including safety planning, resource referrals, case management, counseling, and support groups, along with emotional, financial, legal, and concrete assistance. Our experienced staff members offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to break the isolation of abuse and begin the path toward healing and stability. Project SARAH also works to educate the community and raise awareness about domestic violence. You are not alone. Help is available. Tell Me More
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
JFCS helps to strengthen our community’s well-being by offering free outreach programs for schools, camps, houses of worship, and community organizations. Topics include addiction awareness and prevention, suicide awareness and prevention, healthy teen dating and relationships, and stress management. Tell Me More